> Garibaldi was impressed. He really liked this part of her
>operation, and while technically illegal in the eyes of the law. He found
>it not only moral and just, but well worth supporting. He knew he could
>sell this to Lasiter.
>
> "Deal. To be honest I am surprised that you would be involved
>in such a noble cause. Surprised in a good way. It proves my theory that
>you are far more complex a being that anyone had thought. I like that.
>Now because of that I will get you set up with a special access, a separate
>docking bay, and quarters facilities. If it would help you out, I can also
>arrange quiet passage on our outbound ships to the busiest of Federation
>ports where they could blend in and begin a new life. SPD being one of
>those ports. Consider it, becuase Starfleet does not have to clear customs
>like civi craft do. I can also help, if you are willing, by giving you
>official, legitimate Starfleet cargo to run in those areas that give you
>the most trouble. I doubt that they will stop you so often if they knew
>that if
>they did they would get a group of SF cruisers in their areas... Besides
>you could use it as cover... All that if you can guarantee me that our
>dealings and what you learn from them do not make it to the open market,
>screw the price consessions...." he counter offered.
She shrugged. "It's not too surprising, or moral if you think about it.
Ultimately it's fairly self-serving. Anywhere from a third to half of the
people who come through the slave railroad opt to join my staff. Most of
them are so used to taking orders they're easy to train. And in return,
they find a community where their various backgrounds, scars, and traumas
aren't out of place or laughed at. And, I pay well, which never hurts.
"As for the base - well, I'll take the cargo shipments. The slaves are
usually run through one of my 'legitimate' shipping businesses anyway, and
trade routes are being changed all the time. And I'll take the docking slip
and quarters. However, I won't need to use Spacedock. Anyone who's
starting a new life has to go through one of my rehab facilities anyway, so
by the time they got to Spacedock, they would be just another face in the
crowd.
"And about the prices - don't worry. Legitimate commercial cargo never pays
as well as gun-running or simple blackmail. That's why I've never dealt in
it. Well, except for that run on those Tickle-Me-Hortas a few years back.
That was a lucrative gamble." She looked at him. "So you seem open enough,
but how far is Lasiter going to hit the roof when you tell him you've just
given a docking slip in one of your most secret bases to Selara D'amondra,
terror of the galaxy?"
Garibaldi understood... "The offer is still open, should you need it. Never can
tell when a change in plan may be needed.
Lasiter will be fine with it, as he will nto exactly know about it. As far as he
knows you are transporting parts for the project and some entertainment that can not
be replicated in a halodeck or data card. " he answered with a smile...
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